Authors Articles by Pierce Durham ’14
Pierce Durham ’14
Pierce went to Christ the King School before Jesuit, and started writing for The Roundup during his sophomore year when his older brother, Clark, was the editor-in-chief. His favorite sport is football, which he played up until this summer when he had a knee injury that will keep him out for the season. He really enjoys Breaking Bad, though he's dreading its end, and loves to discuss it any chance he gets. He can’t wait to start another year with The Roundup!
In the upcoming regional swim meet in Rockwall on Friday and Saturday, the Rangers hope to keep up their streak of impressive performances and continue to build this rising swim program. With six swimmers qualifying for the regional meet in both individual races and relays, Jesuit has already accomplished something that few teams before have managed to do.
Last weekend...
As winter draws to a close, the state-title contending lacrosse team gears up for yet another impressive season, putting together a group that will finally bring home the elusive state title that Jesuit has fallen just short of in the past few years. Last year, losing to Highland Park in the semi-finals, and the year before, losing to Coppell...
While most sports, clubs and other Jesuit organizations place activity on hold over the icy 19 day break, the dedicated debate team remained in session, competing in 2 tournaments on January 4th and 5th.
Jesuit debate made a very respectable showing at the tournaments, gaining 3 top 5 finishes as well as giving Jesuit its first state-qualifying team so far...
On Election Day, Colorado passed Amendment 64, effectively legalizing marijuana for recreational use for adults over the age of 21. This unprecedented action could be the first of many that could ultimately lead to a nationwide legalization of marijuana.
Over the past few years, states like Colorado and California have become more and more lenient about marijuana use, passing bills...
With the football team gearing up for the postseason, Jesuit basketball prepares to begin its season in the opening game on Tuesday.
After countless hours of practicing and lifting, Jesuit basketball finally gets the opportunity to begin its season. In the off season, the Rangers practiced on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and they lifted Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. As the...
In their last regatta of the fall season, Jesuit Crew vowed to put their best foot forward as they took home gold in their race in Austin. As they prepared for this race, the crew team kept in mind the shortcomings of their performance the previous week in Boston and hoped to go into the winter off-season with a...
Gusting winds and cold weather greeted Jesuit crew as they flew into Boston last weekend for yet another major fall regatta. The Rangers were set to square off with 84 other teams from all over the nation, as well as all teams from Great Britain and Canada. Up the three mile Charles River the Rangers would race, and because...
Most Jesuit students found themselves pursuing leisurely activities or taking on summer jobs during the 2012 summer break, but for Jake Oliver ’13 the summer was filled with football, football, and more football. From June until early August, Oliver worked diligently to improve himself as a player, as well as prepare himself for a successful career at the University...
